Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

It all started with a three-page vision statement for Joey Zwillinger and his company, Allbirds, which is revolutionizing the footwear industry with its eco-friendly and sustainable products. Joey and his co-founder Tim Brown set out to emulate nature’s brilliant design skills by creating the now iconic Wool Runner, a shoe made from Merino wool, and to create a sustainable global company in the process. In this episode, the latest in a limited series sponsored by Shopify, Joey shares some of the challenges that Allbirds faced, the technology that transformed their direct-to-consumer business into a global brand, and how to align mission with profitability. Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Allbirds, which uses wool to create sustainable footwear. He has long been passionate about making things from renewable resources, which led him to start Allbirds with New Zealander Tim Brown and begin tackling sustainability issues in the footwear industry. Working together, Tim and Joey crafted a revolutionary wool fabric made specifically for footwear, resulting in an entirely new category of shoes inspired by natural materials. In this episode, Hala and Joey will discuss:- How competitive sports translates into business- Finding a career with meaning and impact- The importance of constraints to creativity- Aligning your mission and profitability- Learning innovation from nature- Founding a purpose-focused company- Launching Allbirds with the Shopify platform- The secrets to a million-dollar launch- Breaking through in a noisy marketplace- And other topics… Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Allbirds, which uses wool to create sustainable footwear. Prior to co-founding Allbirds, he spent six years at biotech firm Terravia (formerly Solazyme, Inc.) leading its renewable chemical business, developing and selling high-performance algae-based chemicals into various industries such as CPG, personal care, and industrials. He has long been passionate about making things from renewable resources, which led him to start Allbirds with New Zealander Tim Brown and begin tackling sustainability issues in the footwear industry.  Resources Mentioned: Joey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzwillinger/Allbirds Website: https://www.Allbirds.com/Allbirds Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllbirdsAllbirds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Allbirds/Allbirds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareAllbirds Zingerman’s Deli's Mission and Guiding Principles: https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/about-us/mission-guiding-principles/Why and How Visioning Works by Ari Weinzweig, founder of Zingerman's Deli: https://www.zingtrain.com/article/why-and-how-visioning-works/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyGreenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/yapMasterClass - Get 15% off right now at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassRelay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Jen Gottlieb was living what she thought was her dream: she was living in New York and had a role on a major television show. Then, in the span of a single week, her show got canceled and her cheating boyfriend left her for one of her friends, and Jen was left holding the pieces. But Jen turned her breakdown into a transformation, launching her own successful career and company, and today she helps business owners, coaches, and experts gain the confidence and skills they need to discover their own passions. In today’s episode, Jen will share some tips and strategies for raising your profile and authority as an entrepreneur and how to find the perfect opportunities that align with your goals.Jen Gottlieb is an entrepreneur, host of the I Dare You Podcast, and co-founder of the award-winning Super Connector Media. With a successful five-year stint as a VH1 host and career as a Broadway actress under her belt, Jen now teaches business owners how to build their own profitable brands. She is also the author of the new book BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. In this episode, Hala and Jen will discuss:- Finding your purpose when you’ve hit rock bottom- Figuring out your “lean in” story- Why AI is more profound than fire and electricity- How to leverage AI to build your brand- How to better command authority- Why visibility is your responsibility- Showcasing your credibility markers- How to think about paid vs. earned media- Amplifying your media impact- How to follow up and build connections- And other topics… Jen Gottlieb is an entrepreneur, host of the I Dare You Podcast, and co-founder of the award-winning Super Connector Media. With a successful five-year stint as a VH1 host and career as a Broadway actress under her belt, Jen now teaches business owners how to build their own profitable brands. Jen is a sought-after speaker and has shared the stage with top thought leaders and celebrities, including Gary Vaynerchuck, Snoop Dogg, and Martha Stewart. Her work has been featured in major publications like Forbes, Business Insider, Maxim, and Women's Health, among others. She is also the author of the new book BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. Resources Mentioned:Jen’s Website: https://jengottlieb.com/Jen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jengottlieb/Jen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jen_gottliebJen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/?hl=enJen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenleahgottliebJen’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk73vlEj-GL-qtodvVfxHFQI Dare You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dare-you/id1648379896Jen’s new book: BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401972586?tag=namespacebran417-20 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By:Greenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/yapMasterClass - Get 15% off right now at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassRelay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Karissa Bodnar was in her early twenties and working her way up the cosmetic ladder, from a make-up artist at Sephora to Clarisonic and then to L’Oréal. But when she hit a brick wall after losing a close friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting around and build the beauty company of her dreams. She started her own company from her one-bedroom apartment, taking orders herself and making product formulas on her kitchen counter. That company, Thrive Causemetics, is now a multimillion-dollar business, selling “clean” cosmetics that can be worn by everyone. In this episode, Karissa shares the details of the stages of her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to get her company from the kitchen counter to where it is today. Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Karissa’s passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients. In this episode, Hala and Karissa will discuss:- Her early hustles on a farm in rural Washington- How cosmetics gave her confidence- How personal tragedy sparked a new direction- The importance of “clean” cosmetics- Why scarcity drives focus- How to build a side hustle without quiet quitting- Using Shopify and finding her initial sales channels- Going 100 percent direct-to-consumer- Naming products after her own customers- And other topics… Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Prior to starting the company, she worked as a product developer at L'Oreal in the premium skincare and color cosmetics category. Her "clean" cosmetics can be worn by people with compromised immune systems. Karissa’s passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients.  Resources Mentioned: Karissa’s Website: https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/our-storyKarissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissa-bodnar-0413899/ Karissa’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/karissabodnar?lang=enKarissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissabodnar/?hl=enKarissa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Karissa-Bodnar/100063804366110/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyZbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/PROFITING and use the code PROFITING at checkout for 15% off.Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!Rakuten - Start shopping at rakuten.com **Disclaimer: Cash back rates on Rakuten change daily.Masterclass - Get 15% off right now at youngandprofiting.co/masterclassRelay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.  More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Growing up, Harley Finkelstein had a passion for entrepreneurship. He became one of the first vendors on Shopify, and his T-shirt company became a survival tool for him in college. He realized that he could never see himself working for anyone else. Harley is now the President of Shopify and a respected entrepreneur. In this episode, Harley unpacks his lifelong journey as a serial entrepreneur. He will explain why we are currently in an entrepreneurial renaissance and how to thrive in the new “connect to consumer” world.  Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify. Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. He received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. Harley starred on Discovery Channel’s I Quit, and recently co-founded Firebelly, a modern high-end tea brand. In this episode, Hala and Harley will discuss: - How Harley came from “forced entrepreneurs”- Becoming one of the first vendors on Shopify- How Shopify revolutionized online business- The Entrepreneurial Renaissance- Why more women are becoming entrepreneurs- Reverse engineering your business momentum- Why Harley co-created Firebelly Tea- The Connect to Consumer Era- Why 2023 is the year of the entrepreneur- And other topics…Harley Finkelstein founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill University. Harley completed his law degree as well as his MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath. Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. He received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. From 2014 to 2017 Harley was on the Board of Directors of the C100, and from 2017 to 2020 he was on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He is currently on the Board of Operation Hope, a nonprofit providing financial literacy empowerment and economic education.Resources Mentioned:Harley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/Harley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=caHarley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyFHarley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harley/Harley’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarleyFHarley’s Podcast “Big Shot”: https://www.bigshot.show/Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyLinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Zbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/PROFITING and use the code PROFITING at checkout for 15% off.Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!Relay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.Indeed - Claim your $75 credit now at indeed.com/profitingRakuten - Start shopping at rakuten.com **Disclaimer: Cash back rates on Rakuten change daily.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Prior to 2008, Chris Voss was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. Now, he’s using his wisdom to teach business leaders how to negotiate and land deals. In this episode of YAPClassic, Chris will explain several advanced negotiation techniques, like how to conduct an accusation audit and what words we want to hear when negotiating. He will also break down how we can use tactical empathy to diffuse negativity in tense situations. Chris Voss is a former FBI Hostage Negotiator. He is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Voss has taught for many business schools and has used his many years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to help people become better negotiators in their everyday lives. In this episode, Hala and Chris will discuss:- Why you shouldn’t match other people’s energy- The unknown benefits of positivity in a negotiation- Why you need to do a gratitude exercise in the morning- How to diffuse negativity in a negotiation- The differences between empathy, sympathy, and agreement- “That’s right” vs. “you’re right”- The problem with sympathy- Why you want to hear the word ‘no’ during a negotiation- How to conduct an accusations audit- The 7-38-55 body language rule- And other topics… Chris Voss is a Former FBI Hostage Negotiator and the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd. Before becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, Christopher served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City division of the FBI. During Chris’s 24-year tenure with the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI, but also Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He is also a recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Chris’s Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/our-team/chris-vossChris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophervoss/Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator/Chris’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisVossNegotiation/Sign up for Chris’s newsletter: Text "black swan method" to 33777.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyGreen Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/60yap and use code 60yap to get 60% off plus free shippingIndeed - Claim your $75 credit now at indeed.com/profitingMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Jaspreet Singh grew up in a family of doctors and it was assumed he would become a doctor too. But he decided to try a different path. He started his first business, an event planning company, when he was in college, and also started investing in real estate. Motivated to help other entrepreneurs avoid his early mistakes, he started the Minority Mindset YouTube channel, where he teaches his followers finance, economics, and how to grow their mental wealth while also growing their financial wealth. In today’s episode, Jaspreet shares what keeps people poor, the psychology of investing, an abundance versus poor mindset, and much more. Jaspreet Singh is a serial entrepreneur, investor, licensed attorney, and YouTube sensation. Although he didn’t receive any formal financial education, he’s on a mission to make financial education fun and accessible. Jaspreet is the Chief Executive Money Nerd at the Minority Mindset Companies and the host of the Minority Mindset YouTube Channel. In this episode, Hala and Jaspreet will discuss:- Coming from a family of doctors and becoming an entrepreneur- Buying into real estate at rock bottom- Starting an event planning business in college- How to avoid getting scammed as a young entrepreneur- How to grow a successful YouTube channel- The importance of financial literacy- Bad habits that keep you poor- Why you should stop financing things that don’t pay you- Why recessions create opportunities- And other topics… Jaspreet Singh is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney. Although he didn’t receive any formal financial education, he’s on a mission to make financial education fun and accessible. Jaspreet is the Chief Executive Money Nerd at the Minority Mindset Companies and the host of the Minority Mindset YouTube Channel. Resources Mentioned:Jaspreet’s YouTube (Minority Mindset): https://www.youtube.com/@MinorityMindsetJaspreet’s Website: https://theminoritymindset.com/Jaspreet’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaspreet-singh-6930a649/Jaspreet’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minoritymindset/  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyGreen Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/60yap and use code 60yap to get 60% off plus free shippingIndeed - Claim your $75 credit now at indeed.com/profiting More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

How can you leverage LinkedIn to generate leads and grow your business? LinkedIn has more than 135 million active users every day, so chances are, your ideal client is logged into LinkedIn right now. In this episode of The Goal Digger Podcast, Hala unpacks her top tips for LinkedIn marketing, like how we can make our content skimmable, what keywords we should use in our posts, and why we should prioritize engaging, educational content. Jenna Kutcher is an expert on online marketing, the host of the successful podcast The Goal Digger, and the author of the recent book, How Are You, Really? Jenna believes that we crave lives of fulfillment, not just advancement, and we can achieve that by investing in ourselves and in our dreams.In this episode, Hala and Jenna will discuss:- How Hala landed big guests on YAP as a new podcaster- Step 1 of building a strong LinkedIn following- The best types of content to post on LinkedIn- How to create skimmable content- The formula for engaging and educational posts- What keywords should you use in your posts?- Ways to be more likable and approachable in the DMs- Building a personal brand on LinkedIn- And other topics…  Jenna Kutcher is a small-town Minnesota girl obsessed with all things marketing who turned a $300 Craigslist camera into a seven-figure empire. At 23, she took a chance and left her corporate job to pursue full-time entrepreneurship, starting with a wedding photography business and branching out into online marketing advice. Jenna now works with creative entrepreneurs on how to build profitable, sustainable, and authentic businesses, and is a successful social media influencer. She is best known as the presenter of the podcast The Goal Digger for aspiring entrepreneurs and is the bestselling author of How Are You, Really? (2022).LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Jenna’s Website: https://jennakutcher.com/Jenna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennakutcher/Jenna’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennakutcherJenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennakutcher/Jenna’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenna.kutcher/The Goal Digger Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goal-digger-podcast/id1178704872Jenna’s book How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G6SVK5V/Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyCoPilot - Head to go.mycopilot.com/PROFITING to get a 14-day FREE trialMasterClass - Get 15% off right now at masterclass.com/profitingPipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!Indeed - Claim your $75 credit now at indeed.com/profitingRelay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

For more than two decades, Gary Brecka worked in the life insurance business, using medical records and demographic data to predict life expectancy. One day he had an epiphany: there were human beings on the other sides of his spreadsheets and he wasn’t going to spend one more day of his own life predicting death. Instead, he would use his knowledge to help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Gary Brecka is now a biohacker, human biologist, and one of the world’s foremost experts on how thinking differently about nutrition can protect us against aging and disease. In this episode, Gary shares how we can optimize human life, slow down the aging process, and become superhuman versions of ourselves.Gary Brecka is the co-founder of 10X Health System and the CEO of Streamline Medical Group. He works with a hand-picked clinical team of Board-Certified physicians, Ph.D. researchers, business leaders, functional medicine experts, motivators, and scientists with one relentless mission to uncover the safest and fastest way to optimize your mind, body, and spirit through modern science. In this episode, Hala and Gary will discuss:- Working in life insurance to predict when people will die- Why the presence of oxygen is the absence of disease- Why most of us operate at 60% of our physiological selves- The importance of the right raw materials to health- How you can boost your oxygen levels- Using genetic testing to identify your body’s deficiencies- Ways to improve your hormonal balance- Why aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort- Ways to improve your health through discomfort- Helping Dana White and others improve their performance- And other topics… Gary Brecka is the co-founder of 10X Health System and the CEO of Streamline Medical Group. He is a human biologist and researcher who spent 20 years working in life insurance predicting when people were going to die to the nearest month. He is now on a mission to extend people's lives by identifying missing raw materials in their bodies and telling them how to put them back in. He works with a hand-picked clinical team of Board-Certified physicians, Ph.D. researchers, business leaders, functional medicine experts, motivators, and scientists with one relentless mission to uncover the safest and fastest way to optimize your mind, body, and spirit through modern science. Resources Mentioned:Gary’s Website: https://www.garybrecka.com/Gary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-brecka/Gary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka/Gary’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garybreckatvGary’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gary_brecka/featured LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyCoPilot - Head to go.mycopilot.com/PROFITING to get a 14-day FREE trialMasterClass - Get 15% off right now at masterclass.com/profitingPipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!Relay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

When Brad Stulberg was 31 years old, he suddenly developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. His mind was plagued with thoughts of self-harm and depression. He quickly sought out therapy, and in the process of getting help, he learned about what it means to be grounded and how mindfulness can help us navigate the suffering of everyday life. Since then, Brad has established himself as a top expert in sustainable excellence, mental health, and authentic success. In this episode of YAPClassic, Brad teaches us how to be grounded through tactics like combatting heroic individualistic thinking, distancing ourselves from our emotions, and intentionally seeking out community. Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, coach, and co-creator of The Growth Equation, an online platform dedicated to defining and attaining a more fulfilling and sustainable kind of success. With more than 400,000 copies sold in 20 languages, his books have been helping people express their potential, avoid burnout, and attain a more sustainable and genuine kind of excellence. In this episode, Hala and Brad will discuss:- How getting diagnosed with OCD changed Brad’s definition of peak performance- The problem with heroic individualism- Signs of a heroic individualist mindset- How to combat heroic individualism- What does it really mean to be present?- How hyper-productivity can harm your long-term goals- The benefits of self-distancing- Why you need to accept where you are in order to grow- How to be emotionally flexible- How community can keep you grounded and present- And other topics… Brad Stulberg is the author of four books: Master of Change, The Practice of Groundedness, Peak Performance, and The Passion Paradox. With more than 400,000 copies sold in 20 languages, his books have been helping people express their potential, avoid burnout, and attain a more sustainable and genuine kind of excellence. Brad coaches executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and overall well-being and spends his time as a co-creator for The Growth Equation, an online platform dedicated to defining and attaining a more fulfilling kind of success. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Wired, New Yorker, Forbes, GQ, Time, and more.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned:Brad’s Books: https://www.bradstulberg.com/books Brad’s Website: https://www.bradstulberg.com Brad’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-stulberg-009b168b Brad’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthequation/?hl=en Brad’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/bstulberg Brad’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BradStulberg/Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyRelay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting**Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Rachel Rodgers grew up in a low-income household in Queens, learning how to live with the power out and not having enough food in the house. She saw her parents hustling to keep their heads above water, and realized early on the importance of money and financial security. She resolved to learn how to make enough of it to pursue her dream life. In today’s episode, Rachel shares how she went from growing up low-income to becoming a self-made millionaire, and how you can do it too. Rachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven, a multimillion-dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build wealth. Rachel’s ground-breaking work has seen her featured in Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, The Washington Post, NBC News, and Cosmopolitan. Her mission is to teach women — especially women of color — how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress once and for all. In this episode, Hala and Rachel will discuss:- Learning to hustle on a low-income- Taking a leap of faith as an entrepreneur- Transitioning from law to business coaching- Helping marginalized communities make money- Why you should care about diversity if you care about the bottom line- Executing the ideas you believe in- Making million-dollar decisions- Putting a monthly value on your dream life- How to make $10,000 in 10 days- How to value yourself correctly- The hazards of being a solo entrepreneur- And other topics… Rachel Rodgers is an intellectual property attorney, business coach, and published author. She is the owner of a multimillion-dollar business, mother of four, and visionary featured in publications like The New York Times, Women’s Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and on hit programs like Good Morning America, E! News, and The Drew Barrymore Show. She is the founder of Hello Seven, a company dedicated to helping historically excluded people make more money. Her nationally bestselling book, We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide To Earning More, Building Wealth, And Gaining Economic Power, is a powerful guide to creating abundance in your life.  Resources Mentioned: Rachel’s Website: https://helloseven.co/Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelannerodgers/Rachel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachRodgersEsqRachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/Rachel’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelrodgerslaw/Rachel’s Podcast: https://helloseven.co/podcast-page/Rachel’s Book, We Should All Be Millionaires: https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/1400221625 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Key YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Finance, Financial, Personal Finance, Wealth, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Financial Freedom, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance podcast, Investing, Saving,